Pinoushion for sewing machines



Dec. 25, 1928.

A. J. LARSON PINCUSHION FOR SEWING MACHINES Filed May 26, 1927 INVENTORAnna J Larson ATTORN Patented Dec. 1 2.5, 1928.

UNITED STATES ANNA J. LARSON, OF NAUGATUCKpCONNECTICU'I'.

IINOUSHION FOB SEWING MACHINES.

Application filed May 26,

' This invention relates to pin holding devices, and more particularlyto an improved pin cushion attachment for sewing machine head.

One object of the invention is to provide a device of this characteradapted to be secured to the sewing machine head at a point con venientto the operator, while at the same time so arranged as not to interferewith the moving parts of the machine.

A further object of the invention is to pro vide a pin cushionattachment of the above nature having means for firmly securing the sametothe head frame of a sewing machine in such a manner that it will beretained in a fixed position at all times.

A further object of the invention is to provide a device of this naturewhich will be simple in construction, inexpensive to manufacture, easyto install and manipulate, compact, ornamental in. appearance, and veryeflicient and durable in use. 7

With these and other objects in view, there has been illustrated on theaccompanying drawings one form in which the invention may beconveniently embodied in practice.

In the drawings Fig. 1 represents a front plan view of the pin cushionattachment, illustrating the same in extended position and detached fromthe sewing machine.

Fig. 2 is an end view of the same.

Fig. 3 is a front elevational View of a conventional form of sewingmachine head, showing the improved pin cushion attachment in operatingposition thereon.

Referring now to the drawings, in which like reference numerals denotecorresponding parts throughout theseveral views, the numeral indicatesgenerally the head frame of a sewing machine of conventionalconstruction, said frame 10 being mounted upon a table 11 after theusual manner.

The head frame 10 has a substantially horizontal upper portion 12,terminating at its forward end in a vertical head 13 adapted to supportthe needle bar 1 1 and needle 15, the latter being reciprocated by theusual operating mechanism within the head frame operated from the ulley16 or hand wheel 17 carried by the sliaft 18.

A vertical spool holding spindle 19 projects upwardly from the rear partof the horizontal portion 12 of the head frame 10 and is adapted tosupport a spool '20 for supplying thread to the needle 15.

1927. Serial No. 194,321.

The pin cushion attachment comprises a supporting strip 21 formed ofcloth, leather,

or any other suitable flexible material, and preferably madesubstantially in the shape of a right-angled triangle. In the embodimentherein illustrated the supporting strip 21 is'formed of fabric layers 22and 23 connected together by rows of stitches 24 and 25, as shown inFig. 1.

. A tongue or strap 26 formed of fabric layers 27 and 28 held togetherby a row of issecured to the lower apex of the triangu lar strip 21. Thelooped strap 30 carries a buckle 32 having a pivoted clamp 33, and saidstrap is inclined from the Vertical, being parallel to the inclined leg31 of said triangular strip 21. g

The tongue 26 and strap somay be formed from flexible sheet materialwhich may be thesame or different from the material of the supportingstrip 21, and said tongue and strap may be made in a single thicknesswithin the scope of the invention. In order to fasten the triangularsupportmg strip 21 to the spool holding spindle 20, said strip 21 isprovided at its upper righthand corner 34 with an opening 35 in which ispreferably inserted a metal. eyelet 36 of suitable size to fit over saidspool-holding spindle 19.

In order to form a cushion for a quantity of pins for use by theoperator of the machine, provision is made of a rectangular pad 37having a cover of cloth or other equivalent material and containing asuitable filling, such as is customarily used in pin cushions. The pad37 is suspended from the supporting strip 21 as by a triangular-shaped.

tab 38 which in the embodiment illustrated herewith is formed integralwith the pad cover, although it may he made separate from the pad coverand secured thereto in any suitable manner if desired. The tab 38 isattached to the supporting strip by lines of stitches 39 and 40 in .sucha manner as to allow the pin cushion pad 37 to hang freely from saidsupporting strip 21.

In operation, when it is desired to install the pin cushion attachmentin position upon the sewing machine, the eyelet 36 of thecushion-holding strip 21 will first be slipped down over the spoolspindle 19. The tongue 26 and looped strap Will then be Wrapped aboutthe horizontal portion 12 of the head frame, the free end of the tongue26 being passed through the buckle 32 and adjustably secured therein bythe clamp 33. In this Way, the device will be securely fastened in afixed position upon the head frame of the sewing machine, and the pincushion pad 37 will be suspended at the most convenient place for theoperator.

\Vhile there has been disclosed in this specification one form in whichthe invention may be embodied, it is to be understood that this form isshown for the purpose of illustration only, and that the invention isnot to be limited to the specific disclosure but may be modified andembodied in Various other forms Without departing from its spirit. Inshort, the invention includes all the modifications and embodimentscoming Within the scope of the following claims.

Having thus fully described the invention, What is claimed as new, andfor Which it is desired to secure Letters Patent, is:

1. In a pin cushion attachment for a sewing machine, a supporting stripof flexible material, cooperating means on opposite edges of said stripfor encircling the head of said machine, said strip having an 1,eee,771

eye for engaging the spool-holding spindle to a projection on said head,and a pin cushion pad carried by said strip and hanging freelytherefrom.

8. In a pin cushion attachment for a sewing machine, a pin cushionsupporting strip of flexible sheet material, flexible straps scoured tosaid strip for encircling the horizontal top portion of the head frameof the sewing machine, means for detachably and adjust-ably connectingthe ends of said straps, said strip having an eye for fitting over thespool-holding spindle of said head frame, whereby said cushion Will beheld in one position and Will not slide along or rotate around saidmachine head.

In. testimony whereof, I have affixed my signature to thisspecification.

ANNA J. LARSON.

